A bubble type level for determining the orientation of a structure that includes a plurality of differently oriented bubble vials that are secured within the level body in a manner such that, if any one of the bubble vials become broken or otherwise damaged, it can be easily replaced and the level need not be discarded. The bubble type level of the invention also includes a novel connector mechanism that enables the level to be removably interconnected with the structure to be leveled. The level further includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced magnets that are connected to the bottom surface of the level and a bulls-eye level that is mounted on the top surface of the level body.
1. A level for determining the orientation of a structure comprising:
(a) a body having first and second end portions, said first end portion having a slot and including a vial chamber having a threaded opening;
(b) a bubble vial disposed within said vial chamber;
(c) a threaded connector receivable within said threaded opening of said vial chamber for movement from a first position to a second position in engagement with said bubble vial to secure said bubble vial within said vial chamber; and
(d) a connector mechanism threadably connected to said body proximate said first end portion for releasably interconnecting said body with the structure, said connector mechanism comprising a shank portion extending into said slot and a ball carried by said shank portion.
2. The level as defined in claim 1 in which said threaded connector comprises a cap screw.
3. The level as defined in claim 1 in which said connector mechanism further includes a nylon patch.
4. A level for determining the orientation of a structure comprising:
(a) a body having first and second end portions, said first end portion having a slot, a top surface and a bottom surface and including a plurality of vial chambers, each said vial chamber having a threaded opening;
(b) a bubble vial disposed within each of said vial chambers of said body;
(c) a threaded connector receivable within said threaded opening of each of said vial chambers for movement between first and second positions to secure said bubble vials within said vial chambers; and
(d) a connector mechanism connected to said body portion proximate said first end thereof for releasably interconnecting said body with the structure, said connector mechanism comprising:
(i) a shank portion extending into said slot of said first end portion of said body;
(ii) a ball carried by said shank portion; and
(iii) a nylon patch.
5. The level as defined in claim 4 in which at least one of said vial chambers is disposed at an angle with respect to said top surface of said body.
6. The level as defined in claim 4 in which at least one of said vial chambers is disposed in a parallel relationship with said top surface of said body.
7. The level as defined in claim 4 further including at least one magnet connected to said bottom surface of said body.
8. The level as defined in claim 4 further including a bulls-eye level connected to said top surface of said body.
9. A level for determining the orientation of a structure comprising:
(a) a body having a top surface, a bottom surface and first and second end portions, said first end portion having a slot, said body having a plurality of vial chambers, each said vial chamber having a threaded opening;
(b) a bubble vial disposed within each of said vial chambers of said body;
(c) a threaded connector receivable within said threaded opening of each of said vial chambers for movement between first and second positions to secure said bubble vials within said vial chambers;
(d) a connector mechanism connected to said body proximate said first end portion thereof for releasably interconnecting said body with the structure, said connector mechanism comprising a device having a shank portion at least partially extending into said slot of said first end portion of said body; a ball carried by said shank portion; and a nylon patch carried by said shank portion; and
(e) at least one magnet connected to said bottom surface of said body.
10. The level as defined in claim 9 further including a bulls-eye level connected to said top surface of said body.